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A dehumdifier completes the total moisture-proofing system in the Melrose finished basement.

Basement Finishing and Family Space Project

Basement Carpet, Storage, and Closet Design (BV0216)

Bob is back in the nearly completed basement family room in Melrose, Massachusetts. The new space has progressed from a dingy, damp lower level to a finished family room. He reviews the basement finishing system from Owens Corning that completes the room with walls, ceiling, and doors. To keep the space moisture and mold-free, Basement Systems has installed perimeter drainage and now a dehumidifier designed to remove water from the air at lower temperaures. An interlocking basement floor system is also installed to protect against water seepage and rot from contact between water-conducting concrete and organic flooring materials. The interlocking floor panels are attached to the floor, covered with padding, and topped with carpet tiles arranged to create a unique pattern. Easy-to-assemble, plywood-based Slide-Lok cabinets are configured and assembled to bring storage and work-surface space to the basement. These customizable storage units have adjustable plastic feet that keep them off of the floor and accommodate uneven floors. Upstairs, California Closets has inventoried the clothing and designed a storage layout with a hanging wall, shoe display, shelving, bureaus, vanity, and makeup space. Chimneys are repaired and relined with flexible, stainless-steel liners, and a remote-controlled, programmable gas fireplace insert is installed in the living room.

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Additional Show Information
• Garage and Basement Storage Units
• Finding Storage Space
• Storing Items Safely
• Basement Storage
• Replacement Chimney Liners
• Fireplace Safety
• Installing a Wood Stove
• Flooring Choices
• Storage Planning for Garage, Laundry, and Basement
• Owens Corning - Basement Solution. View Showroom
• Basement Systems Inc - Basement Waterproofing. View Showroom
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	Show BV0216 Video Clips:	View all videos from this project

	Basement Remodel Update Bob recaps the work done so far in the basement remodeling project. The Owens Corning Basement Finishing System has provided the walls and the ceiling for the new basement family ... Watch video and view full description
	Installing Interlocking Plastic Subfloor to Prevent Basement Water Damage Bob talks with Larry Janesky of Basement Systems Inc., about the equipment being put in place to prevent moisture damage. An underlayment is being put on the floor to prevent ... Watch video and view full description
	Carpeting the Basement Bob explains that the carpeting pattern in the basement may look like wall-to-wall carpeting, but actually it is Binvetec carpet tiles. Instead of being made up long rolls, the tiles ... Watch video and view full description
	Storage Cabinets with Plastic Leg Extensions for the Finished Basement Bob talks with Jered Hamlin of Slide-Lok about the built-in sotrage furniture being constructed and installed. Slide-Lok is a garage storage cabinet that can also be used in the home. ... Watch video and view full description
	Organizing Space in the Walk-In Closet The master closet of the Melrose home was redesigned to maximize storage space. Chloe Durant of California Closets met with the homeowner to draw up plans on redesigning the space. ... Watch video and view full description
	Repairing and Relining the Chimneys One of the home improvement projects for the Melrose home was to repair the chimney. The chimneys for the furnace and the fireplace were both in need of repair. The ... Watch video and view full description
	Installing a Gas Fireplace Insert A hole is drilled into the hearth of the fireplace to accomodate the gas line. The gas line is then connected using a straight adapter to the black iron pipe. ... Watch video and view full description
	Completed Cabinets in the Basement Family Room Back in the new basement family room, almost all of the new storage units have been installed. The units feature drawers, work surface, and space for a small refrigerator. The ... Watch video and view full description

Basements
• Basement Systems Inc - SaniDry dehumidifier and basement air system, ThermalDry floor matting - View Bob Vila Showroom
• Owens Corning - Basement Finishing System� - Create more room for living - View Bob Vila Showroom

Carpentry, Construction & Materials
• California Closets - Organizing home and life with design layouts and products

Carpets & Rugs
• Binvetec - Cocoon carpet squares with TractionBac� built-in high-friction non-slip backing

Garages
• Slide-Lok - Garage and storage cabinet system

Heat, Ventilation & Cooling
• Rinnai - Model IB35ETR gas fireplace insert
• Tim Martinson, Upside Down Chimney Sweeps - Chimney repair, replacement liner, and masonry

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